The original 1994 The Lion King won two Academy Awards.
It received both awards at the 67th Academy Awards in 1995. Hans Zimmer won Best Original Score, while Elton John and Tim Rice won Best Original Song for “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.” The film also received nominations for “Circle of Life” and “Hakuna Matata” in the song category.
The two wins were especially notable because the film’s music became one of its defining features. Zimmer’s score blends orchestral writing with African-inspired musical elements, while Elton John and Tim Rice supplied songs that helped make the soundtrack a major commercial success.
A common source of confusion is counting nominations rather than wins. The Lion King had three nominated songs, but only one song won; its second victory came for the score. It also earned many other honors, including the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy, but those awards are separate from the Academy Awards.